Trini Doubles: Caribbean Fried Dough and Chickpea Sandwiches

Trini Doubles is a popular street food in Trinidad and Tobago. It is often enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and is known for its flavorful chickpea filling and soft, fried dough.

This is vegan and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 20.

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Trini Doubles: Caribbean Fried Dough and Chickpea Sandwiches

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: Caribbean Cuisine, Trinidadian Cuisine Courses: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Sandwiches, Street Food Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup For the Doubles Dough:
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 cup Water
• For the Chickpea Filling:
• 1 can Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 2 clove Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon Curry powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground cumin
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 pepper Scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped (optional)
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• For Serving:
• 4 tablespoon Tamarind sauce
• 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoon Cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and turmeric powder for the doubles dough. Gradually add water and mix until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough for a few minutes until smooth. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
2. In a separate bowl, mash the drained and rinsed chickpeas using a fork or potato masher. Set aside.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened.
4. Add the curry powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, and Scotch bonnet pepper (if using) to the pan. Cook for another minute.
5. Add the mashed chickpeas to the pan and mix well. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Season with salt to taste and remove from heat.
7. Divide the doubles dough into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a ball. Roll out each ball into a thin circle.
8. Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot over medium heat. Fry the doubles dough circles until golden brown on both sides.
9. Drain the fried doubles on paper towels to remove excess oil.
10. To assemble the doubles, place a spoonful of the chickpea filling onto one fried doubles dough circle. Top with another fried doubles dough circle.
11. Serve the Trini Doubles with tamarind sauce, sliced cucumber, and chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 80g27%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.